The Luohan (Lohan) 18 palms movements Qi Gong is a gentle, flowing Qi Gong exercise routine that requires more strength and flexibility than Ba Duan Jin or Shi Ba Shi.
Its origins are traced back the the Buddhist influence in China from India. As with many Qi Gong forms there are a number of variations and/or names for the movements. You can find more information on the www.luohan.com, sarmbaoqigong.com and Green Way Research websites.
Each movement is preformed 2-4 times:
- Yin-Yang/Sun-Moon Palm
- Topple Mountain Range With Palms
- Black Tiger Pushes The Mountain
- White Crane Spreads Its Wings
- Child Worshiping Buddha To The Sky
- The Emperor Holds Up The Tower
- Venerating The Origin
- The Snake Comes Out Of The Cave
- Open The Bow To Shoot The Vulture
- The Powerful Tiger Stretches Its Back
- Golden Cock Stands On One Leg
- White Tiger Looks Down The Road
- White Crane Stretches
- Kick With The Heel
- Fast Kick
- Turn The Body With Twisted Steps
- Luohan Dries His Gown In The Sun
- Sword Fingers
Bojan Zimmermann performing Luohan 18 movements